The United Kingdom and Germany typically make the top-five list, but Germany taking the the number one slot is significant. More than 70 percent of foreign respondents claimed their quality of life had significantly improved since moving to Deutschland.

Perhaps equally as surprising is the prevalence of Middle Eastern countries in the top-five list. The UAE continues to rise in popularity as Dubai’s booming tourism industry managed to bring in almost 16 million people in 2017, more than a six percent increase in tourism compared to the year prior.

Bahrain’s another interesting one. Approximately 77 percent of ex-pats claimed to have made more money in the island nation than in their native jobs. Bahrain has made it abundantly appealing to relocate to; many jobs offer a handsome “accommodation allowance,” for those moving from abroad, as well as travel and airfare compensation and quality healthcare.